Current UT Austin Students
Current UT students interested in the Game Development and Design Program should contact the academic advisor(s) in their respective department for assistance with scheduling the recommended courses as preparation for admission to the program.
Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies
SDCT Academic Advising
Email: AET_Advising@austin.utexas.edu
Department of Computer Science
Computer Science Academic Advising
Phone: (512) 471-9509
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Department of Radio-Television Film
Moody College of Communication Academic Advising
Phone: (512) 471-1553
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Texas Immersive Media Institute
Moody College of Communication Academic Advising
Phone: (512) 471-1553
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For those pursuing degrees in other majors, another option for prospective students is the Bridging Disciplines Program in Digital Arts and Media, which will allow you to take many courses across the departments and be considered for the Game Development Capstone.
Prospective Students
Prospective students interested in pursuing the Game Development and Design Program should apply for admission as an undergraduate. You must first be admitted to UT Austin prior to acceptance into the Game Development and Design Program. Furthermore, in your application to UT Austin, you should specify one of the following areas of study as your first choice: Arts and Entertainment Technologies, Computer Science, or Radio-Television-Film. These specific departments each may have their own admission requirements. Contact the departments for further information:
Transfer Students
If you are a prospective student transferring from another college or university, visit the University of Texas at Austin Transfer Resources site for information on application and transferring course credit.
The departments of AET, CS, RTF, and the Texas Immersive Institute offer courses applicable to the Game Development and Design Program that ultimately lead to the Game Development Capstone.
For more information about admission to The University of Texas at Austin, call 512-475-7399 or contact Admissions.
